Specimen: Blood

Results: 1-3 business days

Description: This test is done to determine whether a patient has been previously exposed to Herpes Simplex Virus types 1 or 2 and to detect the presence of IgG and IgM antibodies specific to HSV 1 an/or 2 infection.

HSV 1 causes oral herpes (infection in the lips and mouth). HSV 2 causes genital herpes. 

*Please note: The result turn around time is an estimate only and not guaranteed. The reference lab may need additional time due to conditions with the weather, confirmation or repeat testing, or equipment maintenance and other reasons out of our control.